2009 BMW 125 vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1967 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 125 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
